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VMD Corp · 12 hours ago

Speech Writer

Alexandria, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

VMD Corp, now a part of Xcelerate Solutions, is focused on providing professional development opportunities and fostering career growth. The Speech Writer will be responsible for drafting various forms of communication for NSF leadership, synthesizing complex information into compelling narratives, and developing strategies to engage diverse audiences.

Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologyService Industry

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Draft speeches, talking points, remarks, messages, internal communications, congressional testimony, and presentations for NSF leadership

Synthesize information from internal and external sources into compelling, accurate, and accessible narratives

Tailor messaging for varied audiences, including Congress, scientific associations, academic stakeholders, and other NSF audiences

Develop communications plans, engagement strategies, and messaging to advance NSF's mission and activities

Produce senior-level communications products that articulate and explain complex NSF science programs and research findings

Edit materials to conform to voice and style of NSF leadership

Qualification

Speech writingResearchingFact-checkingCommunications planningAudience tailoringEditing materialsProfessional certificate in speechwritingBachelor’s degreeMaster’s degreePublic Trust clearance

Required

Minimum 5 years of professional speech writing experience for different audiences and purposes, including at least 3 years doing speech writing for science-focused organizations

Experience researching and fact-checking through interviews with subject-matter experts and program officials

Submit two writing samples

Education Requirement: Bachelor's degree required

Minimum Years of Overall Experience: 5

Minimum Clearance to Start: Public Trust

Work Status Allowable: US Citizen or Permanent Resident

Preferred

Master's degree preferred

Desired Certification: Professional certificate in speechwriting, strategic communications certificate, executive communications or leadership communications training, Science Communication Certificate, Public Policy Analysis Certificate, Technical Writing Certificate

Company

VMD Corp

About VMD VMD, now a part of Xcelerate Solutions, is a leading defense and national security company, delivering integrated solutions in enterprise security, strategic consulting, and digital transformation.

Founded in 2002

Fairfax, Virginia, USA

501-1000 employees